Volkswagen ID. ERA 5S Launched With 2,000 km Range

Volkswagen ID. ERA 5S Debuts at Chengdu Motor Show

According to SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co Ltd on August 21, the all-new Volkswagen ID. ERA 5S plug-in hybrid electric sedan was officially launched at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS). The second model in the ID. ERA series is offered in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 119,900 to CNY 149,900. Limited-time promotional prices range from CNY 89,900 to CNY 119,900. The model also becomes the first Volkswagen-branded sedan to feature Urban Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) capability.

Dimensions and Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain

The ID. ERA 5S measures 4,836 mm in length, 1,880 mm in width, and 1,505 mm in height, with a 2,766 mm wheelbase. It uses a front-wheel-drive (FWD) layout and combines a 1.5L engine, a permanent magnet synchronous motor, and a highly integrated 18-in-1 hybrid transmission. The engine delivers a rated power output of 80 kW and peak torque of 126 Nm, while the motor produces a maximum power output of 130 kW and peak torque of 270 Nm. This powertrain configuration supports the sedan's plug-in hybrid operation while retaining the specified performance characteristics.

Range, Battery and Charging Performance

The sedan is equipped with a 19.1 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, providing a CLTC EV-mode range of 160 km and a combined range of more than 2,000 km. Fuel consumption in charge-sustaining mode stands at 2.82 L/100 km under CLTC conditions. The battery system also supports DC fast charging, with charging from 30% to 80% state of charge (SoC) taking 15 minutes. These specifications combine the stated electric driving capability, extended combined range, fuel consumption figure, and charging performance within the ID. ERA 5S powertrain package.

Digital Cockpit and Intelligent Driving Features

The ID. ERA 5S comes standard with a 15.6-inch 2.5K ultra-HD center touchscreen and an 8.8-inch instrument cluster. It is equipped with the ERA GPT large language model (LLM) and iFLYTEK's intelligent voice system, supporting continuous conversations and voice control of vehicle functions across a wide range of scenarios. Selected variants receive the Xingyun Intelligent Driving Assistance System, which features CARIZON's Hyper Sense 8 end-to-end large model and Horizon Robotics' Journey 6M chip. Supported functions include a 540-degree panoramic view, Highway NOA, and Urban NOA.

ID. ERA Series Expands Across Vehicle Segments

Alongside the sedan launch, the ID. ERA 8X range-extended electric SUV and the ID. ERA 5X battery-electric SUV will make their joint debut, with additional details to be revealed. The ID. ERA 9X, another range-extended electric SUV, will also be showcased at the event. The expanding lineup demonstrates the broader scope of the ID. ERA series, which now covers multiple vehicle segments and powertrain types. The range includes SUVs and sedans, as well as range-extended electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and battery-electric vehicles, giving the series a broader product structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the ID. ERA 5S?
The ID. ERA 5S is a plug-in hybrid electric sedan with a 19.1 kWh LFP battery, 160 km of CLTC EV-mode range, and a combined range exceeding 2,000 km. It uses a 1.5L engine, permanent magnet synchronous motor, and 18-in-1 hybrid transmission. The engine produces 80 kW and 126 Nm, while the motor delivers up to 130 kW and 270 Nm. The sedan also supports DC fast charging from 30% to 80% SoC in 15 minutes and offers selected intelligent driving functions.